Schmidt Acknowledged With Ovation After Tying June HR Mark
The Phillies slugger Mike Schmidt received a standing ovation at Veterans Stadium after tying Ralph Kiner’s 1947 NL June home run record with his 14th of the month in an 8-1 win over the Pirates. Carlton earned his 10th victory as Bake McBride and Garry Maddox provided the early power. The La stars, including the Cardinals, Braves, Mets, and Reds, also won their NL games.
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Johnson Blasts Lead New York in Five-Home-Run Night
Cliff Johnson powered the Yankees with three home runs, tying a record by two in an eight-run eighth inning as New York defeated Toronto 11-5 in Toronto. The win came on the heels of Cleveland beating Baltimore 4-2 on Wayne Garland’s five-hit outing. rain shortened that game.
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Huber Heads for the Glen in Trans Am Collision Course
John Huber of Glen heads to the Six Hours of Endurance at Watkins Glen on July 9 driving a Corvette with co driver Ron Weaver. Team Apple features sponsor Facet Enterprises and local bank support as Huber aims for points toward Category I in the Trans Am series. The Watkins Glen weekend includes multiple races with double points, a can am challenge, and weekend ticket options.
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Connors Meets Borg In Wimbledon Men’s Final
Connors and Borg, top seeds and former champions, clash for the centennial Wimbledon men’s title. Borg, 21, and Connors, 24, meet after dramatic semifinals that featured Gerulaitis and McEnroe, setting up a highly anticipated showdown on Centre Court.
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Angels Injuries Hit Star Trio As A's Series Opens
California Angels face lineup woes as stars Bobby Grich Joe Rudi and Don Baylor deal with back surgery hand injury and hamstring. Pitcher Gary Nolan also sidelined two weeks with neck muscle pull. The A's series opens amid injury crisis and uncertainty on lineup.
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Winchester Summer League keeps talent alive in eight-team circuit
Frederick County Parks and Recreation sponsors the eight-team Winchester Summer League at Frederick County Jr High with about 125 players and a Youth League for under 16. Dons and Ghetto Stars lead divisions, Finley stars for Ghetto Stars, while Blue & Gray Electric and Cain-Cooper squads vie for top spots.
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